Dhaka, July 2 – The Metropolitan Magistrate Court (MMC) of Dhaka on Monday placed Rashed Khan, Joint Convener of Bangladesh Sadharan Chhatra Adhikar Sangrakkhan Parishad, on a five-day remand in a case filed under section 57 of the Information and…
Month: July 2018
Quota Protesters ‘assaulted by BCL men’ again
Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists allegedly attacked the quota reformists when they were taking preparation to bring out a protest procession from the central Shaheed Minar here on Monday morning.
Resolve quota dispute peacefully: BNP
Denouncing the attacks on anti-quota movement activists, BNP on Monday urged the government to resolve the problem over the quota system peacefully through discussions with the demonstrators.
Israel: Apparent War Crimes in Gaza
Israeli forces’ repeated use of lethal force in the Gaza Strip since March 30, 2018, against Palestinian demonstrators who posed no imminent threat to life may amount to war crimes, Human Rights Watch said today. Israeli forces have killed more…
Don’t blame victims for EU’s migration crisis
In the pre-9/11 period, there was a Development Aid System (DAS) of transferring capital from rich to poor countries to encourage economic and social transformation. It was designed to take capital to labour. Its effect was to retain labour in…
Integrated efforts for successful vitamin ‘A’ plus campaign stressed
Integrated efforts need to be taken by all government and non-government entities to make the forthcoming July 14 National vitamin ‘A’ plus campaign-2018 (1st round) a total success. Vitamin ‘A’ supplement is essential for the normal functioning of eyes, maintenance…
6 pregnancy warning signs that you should never ignore
As an expectant mother, you may be regularly visiting the doctor and undergoing tests. However, there may be certain warning signs that should not be ignored to prevent complications. Watch out for these factors and seek medical advice if you…
Shakib, Bubly to appear in new film
Entertainment Desk Dollywood heartthrob Shakib Khan and Shobnom Yesmin Bubly will play in Shapla Media’s upcoming film “Ekti Prem Dorkar Manoniyo Sorkar.” The film will be directed by Shahin Sumon, and newcomer Mridula will star alongside Shakib and Bubly.
I don’t want biopic on my life, says Kajol
Actress Kajol said that she does not want anyone to make a biopic on her life. Interacting with the media here at the Iconic Brand Award 2018, the actress said: “I don’t think I want anyone to make a biopic…
Sushama joins the cast of ‘Dahan’
Entertainment Desk Popular small screen actress and anchor Sushama Sarkar joined the cast of Raihan Rafi directed film ‘Dahan’. The actress is going to portray a girl named Dina in the film. She has already taken part in the shooting…
2 BAF squadron leaders killed in Jashore aircrash
Dhaka – Two pilots of the rank of Squadron Leader of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) were killed as the K-8W training aircraft they were flying in crashed into a water body in Sadar upazila in Jashore on Sunday night.
Messi and Ronaldo not only greats not to win World Cup
Kazan,(AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are clearly two of the greatest footballers of all time, and following Saturday’s elimination of Argentina and Portugal they’re unlikely to ever become World Cup winners.
Women T20I: Ireland escape whitewash against Bangladesh
Dhaka – Bangladesh failed to register a clean sweep against host Ireland conceding a six-wicket defeat in the 3rd game at Pembroke Cricket Club ground in Dublin on Sunday. Ireland chased a target of 152 for 4 in 20 overs…
Russia defeats Spain in shootout at World Cup
Moscow,(AP/UNB) – Russia shockingly eliminated Spain from the World Cup, surviving two hours of dominance by the 2010 champions in a 1-1 draw and then winning a penalty shootout 4-3.
CMM Court to hear 11 cases against Khaleda Aug 5
Dhaka July 1 – The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Sunday deferred to August 5 the next hearing in 11 cases filed against Begum Khaleda Zia. The cases include a sedition case for her remarks about the number…
HC to hear 4 appeals Tuesday in Zia Orphanage case
Dhaka, July 1 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday fixed Tuesday, (July 3) for hearing four separate appeals in connection with Zia Orphanage Trust graft case in which BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia was sentenced to…
Quota protest foiled at RU: Classes boycotted at CU
Rajshahi, June 30 – The Quota reform movement could not be held on Rajshahi University (RU) campus as the leaders and activists of the University BCL has foiled their movement, it is alleged.
BNP deplores attack on quota protest leaders
BNP on Sunday strongly condemned Saturday’s “barbaric” attack on the leaders of anti-quota movement by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on Dhaka University campus.
Overcrowded bus plunges into gorge in India, killing 30
Officials say at least 30 people have been killed when an overcrowded bus plunged off a mountain road into a gorge in northern India.
Joint convener of quota reform movement held
The Detective Branch (DB) of Police on Sunday arrested Rashed Khan, joint convener of Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Forum, from Bhasantek area in the city.
Jatri Kalyan’s road crash report not authentic: Govt
The Road Transport and Bridges Ministry on Sunday claimed that the report of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity stating that a total of 339 people were killed in road accidents across the country during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays was not authentic.
Tributes pour in for Dhaka café attack victims
People from all walks of life, including Bangladesh’s foreign friends, on Sunday paid their deep respect to those who lost their lives in the Gulshan Holey Artisan Café terror attack on July 1, 2016.
Two JMB men held in Bogura
Dhaka- Detectives in a drive arrested two members of banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) along with arms from Adamdighi upazila in Bogura early Sunday.
Brutality against students unexpected: B Chy
Condemning attacks on the leaders of anti-quota movement, Prof AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury-led Jukta Front on Sunday said the brutality against students is unexpected.
Lightning strike kills 3 of a family in Gaibandha
Dhaka -Three members of a family were killed as lightning struck them at Saltala village in Sadullapur upazila in Gaibandha on Sunday.
UN to put more pressure on Myanmar: Guterres
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said they will put more pressure on Myanmar to make them understand what they should do over the Rohingya issue.
Rickshaw van puller found dead in Bagura
Dhaka – Police on Sunday recovered the body of a rickshaw van puller from an abandoned place at Dhappara village in Shahzahanpur upazila in the district on Sunday.
Brief look at Lionel Messi’s World Cup goals
Kazan,(AP/UNB) – For Barcelona, Lionel Messi is a goal machine, the club’s top scorer who has frequently been decisive for the Catalan club. But for Argentina at the World Cup, not so much. At four World Cups, in 19 matches,…
Women T20I: Ireland ask Bangladesh to bat
Dhaka – Ireland women’s cricket team won the toss and invited visiting Bangladesh to bat first in the 3rd and last match of the T20I series at Pembroke Cricket Club ground in Dublin on Sunday.
Queen’s Cup Golf: Siddikur finishes 62nd slot jointly
Dhaka – Bangladeshi celebrated golfer Siddikur Rahman finished 62nd in the US$ 300,000 Queen’s Cup with two other players carding five-over-par 76 in the 4th and last round at Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club in Thailand on Sunday.